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SUBELEMENT G2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
[5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups]
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SUBELEMENT G2 - OPERATING PROCEDURES
[5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups]G2A - Phone operating procedures; USB/LSB conventions; procedural signals; breaking into a contact; VOX operationG2B - Operating courtesy; band plans; emergencies, including drills and emergency communicationsG2C - CW operating procedures and procedural signals; Q signals and common abbreviations; full break inG2D - Amateur Auxiliary; minimizing interference; HF operationsG2E - Digital operating; procedures, procedural signals and common abbreviations
G2A - Phone operating procedures; USB/LSB conventions;
procedural signals; breaking into a contact;
VOX operation
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Amplitude Modulation Spectral Plot
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Amplitude ModulationSpectrum Analyzer View
An unmodulated RFAn unmodulated RFcarrier requires narrowcarrier requires narrowbandwidthbandwidth
Modulation of the Modulation of the carriercarriercreates sidebands. creates sidebands. ThisThisrequires more requires more bandwidth.bandwidth.Transmitter power is Transmitter power is spread across this spread across this bandwidthbandwidth
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AM and SSBSpectrum Analyzer View
The carrier contains noThe carrier contains noaudio information.audio information.
The sidebands containThe sidebands containduplicate audio duplicate audio informationinformation
By filtering out the carrier and one sideband,By filtering out the carrier and one sideband,we save spectrum and concentrate our RFwe save spectrum and concentrate our RFenergy into a narrower bandwidth. SSB isenergy into a narrower bandwidth. SSB istherefore more efficient.therefore more efficient.
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VOX – Voice Operation
G2A01 - Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications
on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?
A. Upper sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A01 - Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications
on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?
A. Upper sidebandA. Upper sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A02 - Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice
communications on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40-meter bands?
A. Upper sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A02 - Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice
communications on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40-meter bands?
A. Upper sideband
B. Lower sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A03 - Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice
communications in the VHF and UHF bands?
A. Upper sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A03 - Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice
communications in the VHF and UHF bands?
A. Upper sidebandA. Upper sidebandB. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A04 - Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17-
meter and 12-meter bands?
A. Upper sideband B. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A04 - Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17-
meter and 12-meter bands?
A. Upper sideband A. Upper sideband B. Lower sidebandC. Vestigial sidebandD. Double sideband
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G2A05 - Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on
the HF amateur bands?
A. Frequency modulation B. Double sideband C. Single sideband D. Phase modulation
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G2A05 - Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on
the HF amateur bands?
A. Frequency modulation B. Double sideband
C. Single sideband C. Single sideband D. Phase modulation
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G2A06 - Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analog voice modes on
the HF amateur bands?
A. Very high fidelity voice modulation B. Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency C. Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noiseD. Less subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes
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G2A06 - Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analog voice modes on
the HF amateur bands?
A. Very high fidelity voice modulation
B. Less bandwidth used and greater B. Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency power efficiency C. Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noiseD. Less subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes
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G2A07 - Which of the following statements is true of the single
sideband voice mode?
A. Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressedB. Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed C. SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 20-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter amateur bandsD. SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 160-meter, 75-meter and 40-meter amateur bands
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G2A07 - Which of the following statements is true of the single
sideband voice mode?
A. Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed
B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are other sideband and carrier are suppressed suppressed C. SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 20-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter amateur bandsD. SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 160-meter, 75-meter and 40-meter amateur bands
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G2A08 - Which of the following is a recommended way to break into a contact
when using phone?
A. Say "QRZ" several times followed by your call signB. Say your call sign during a break between transmissions by the other stationsC. Say "Break Break Break" and wait for a response D. Say "CQ" followed by the call sign of either station
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G2A08 - Which of the following is a recommended way to break into a contact
when using phone?
A. Say "QRZ" several times followed by your call sign
B. Say your call sign during a break B. Say your call sign during a break between transmissions by the other between transmissions by the other stationsstationsC. Say "Break Break Break" and wait for a response D. Say "CQ" followed by the call sign of either station
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G2A09 - Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-meter, 75-
meter and 40-meter bands?
A. Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequenciesB. Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bandsC. Because it is fully compatible with an AM detectorD. Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency bands
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G2A09 - Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-meter, 75-
meter and 40-meter bands?
A. Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequenciesB. Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bandsC. Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector
D. Current amateur practice is to use D. Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency lower sideband on these frequency bandsbands
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G2A10 - Which of the following statements is true of voice VOX operation
versus PTT operation?
A. The received signal is more natural soundingB. It allows "hands free" operationC. It occupies less bandwidthD. It provides more power output
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G2A10 - Which of the following statements is true of voice VOX operation
versus PTT operation?
A. The received signal is more natural sounding
B. It allows "hands free" operationB. It allows "hands free" operationC. It occupies less bandwidthD. It provides more power output
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G2A11 - What does the expression "CQ DX" usually indicate?
A. A general call for any stationB. The caller is listening for a station in Germany C. The caller is looking for any station outside their own countryD. A distress call
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G2A11 - What does the expression "CQ DX" usually indicate?
A. A general call for any stationB. The caller is listening for a station in Germany
C. The caller is looking for any station C. The caller is looking for any station outside their own countryoutside their own countryD. A distress call
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G2B - Operating courtesy; band plans;
emergencies, including drills and emergency communications
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G2B01 - Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies in
non-emergency situations?
A. Nets always have priorityB. QSOs in progress always have priorityC. Except during FCC declared emergencies, no one has priority access to frequencies D. Contest operations must always yield to non-contest use of frequencies
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G2B01 - Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies in
non-emergency situations?
A. Nets always have priorityB. QSOs in progress always have priority
C. Except during FCC declared C. Except during FCC declared emergencies, no one has priority emergencies, no one has priority access to frequencies access to frequencies D. Contest operations must always yield to non-contest use of frequencies
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G2B02 - What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating
with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
A. Continue your communication because you were on the frequency firstB. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be neededC. Change to a different frequencyD. Immediately cease all transmissions
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G2B02 - What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating
with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
A. Continue your communication because you were on the frequency first
B. Acknowledge the station in distress B. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be and determine what assistance may be neededneededC. Change to a different frequencyD. Immediately cease all transmissions
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G2B03 - If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on the same frequency, what should you do?
A. Tell the interfering stations to change frequency B. Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator C. As a common courtesy, move your contact to another frequency D. Increase power to overcome interference
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G2B03 - If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on the same frequency, what should you do?
A. Tell the interfering stations to change frequency B. Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator
C. As a common courtesy, move your C. As a common courtesy, move your contact to another frequency contact to another frequency D. Increase power to overcome interference
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G2B04 - When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize
interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
A. 5 to 50 Hz B. 150 to 500 Hz C. 1 to 3 kHz D. 3 to 6 kHz
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G2B04 - When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize
interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
A. 5 to 50 Hz
B. 150 to 500 Hz B. 150 to 500 Hz C. 1 to 3 kHz D. 3 to 6 kHz
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G2B05 - What is the customary minimum frequency separation
between SSB signals under normal conditions?
A. Between 150 and 500 Hz B. Approximately 3 kHz C. Approximately 6 kHz D. Approximately 10 kHz
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G2B05 - What is the customary minimum frequency separation
between SSB signals under normal conditions?
A. Between 150 and 500 Hz
B. Approximately 3 kHz C. Approximately 6 kHz D. Approximately 10 kHz
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G2B06 - What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently
clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
A. Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call signB. Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ C. Send the letter "V" in Morse code several times and listen for a response or say "test" several times and listen for a responseD. Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call and listen for a response
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G2B06 - What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently
clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
A. Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call A. Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call signis in use, followed by your call signB. Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ C. Send the letter "V" in Morse code several times and listen for a response or say "test" several times and listen for a responseD. Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call and listen for a response
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G2B07 - Which of the following complies with good amateur practice when choosing
a frequency on which to initiate a call?
A. Check to see if the channel is assigned to another stationB. Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 timesC. Follow the voluntary band plan for the operating mode you intend to useD. All of these choices are correct
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G2B07 - Which of the following complies with good amateur practice when choosing
a frequency on which to initiate a call?
A. Check to see if the channel is assigned to another stationB. Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
C. Follow the voluntary band plan for C. Follow the voluntary band plan for the operating mode you intend to usethe operating mode you intend to useD. All of these choices are correct
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CW Prosigns
• DX – Distant station (outside the country)• CQ – Calling any station• AR – "+" over, end of message• K – go, invite any station to transmit• KN – "(" go only, invite a specific station to
transmit• BK – invite receiving station to transmit• AS – please stand by• SK – end of contact (sent before call)• CL – going off the air (clear)
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G2B08 - What is the "DX window" in a voluntary band plan?
A. A portion of the band that should not be used for contacts between stations within the 48 contiguous United States B. An FCC rule that prohibits contacts between stations within the United States and possessions in that portion of the band C. An FCC rule that allows only digital contacts in that portion of the band D. A portion of the band that has been voluntarily set aside for digital contacts only
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G2B08 - What is the "DX window" in a voluntary band plan?
A. A portion of the band that should not A. A portion of the band that should not be used for contacts between stations be used for contacts between stations within the 48 contiguous United States within the 48 contiguous United States B. An FCC rule that prohibits contacts between stations within the United States and possessions in that portion of the band C. An FCC rule that allows only digital contacts in that portion of the band D. A portion of the band that has been voluntarily set aside for digital contacts only
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G2B09 - Who may be the control operator of an amateur station
transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
A. Only a person holding an FCC issued amateur operator licenseB. Only a RACES net control operatorC. A person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government officialD. Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational
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G2B09 - Who may be the control operator of an amateur station
transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
A. Only a person holding an FCC issued A. Only a person holding an FCC issued amateur operator licenseamateur operator licenseB. Only a RACES net control operatorC. A person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government officialD. Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational
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G2B10 - When may the FCC restrict normal frequency operations of amateur
stations participating in RACES?
A. When they declare a temporary state of communication emergencyB. When they seize your equipment for use in disaster communicationsC. Only when all amateur stations are instructed to stop transmittingD. When the President’s War Emergency Powers have been invoked
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G2B10 - When may the FCC restrict normal frequency operations of amateur
stations participating in RACES?
A. When they declare a temporary state of communication emergencyB. When they seize your equipment for use in disaster communicationsC. Only when all amateur stations are instructed to stop transmitting
D. When the President’s War D. When the President’s War Emergency Powers have been Emergency Powers have been invokedinvoked
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G2B11 - What frequency should be used to send a distress call?
A. Whichever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress messageB. Only frequencies authorized for RACES or ARES stationsC. Only frequencies that are within your operating privilegesD. Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services
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G2B11 - What frequency should be used to send a distress call?
A. Whichever frequency has the best A. Whichever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress chance of communicating the distress messagemessageB. Only frequencies authorized for RACES or ARES stationsC. Only frequencies that are within your operating privilegesD. Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services
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G2B12 - When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its
disposal to assist another station in distress?
A. Only when transmitting in RACES B. At any time when transmitting in an organized netC. At any time during an actual emergencyD. Only on authorized HF frequencies
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G2B12 - When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its
disposal to assist another station in distress?
A. Only when transmitting in RACES B. At any time when transmitting in an organized net
C. At any time during an actual emergencyD. Only on authorized HF frequencies
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G2C - CW operating procedures and procedural signals;
Q signals and common abbreviations: full break in
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Q Signals
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QRM Man-made noise QRN Atmospheric noise
QSY Change frequency QTH Current/home location
QSB Atmospheric fading QSL Confirmation of report
QSK Full break-in keying QRV Ready to receive
QRS Send more slowly QRQ Send more quickly
G2C01 - Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy
( QSK ) ?
A. Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign BKB. Automatic keyers are used to send Morse code instead of hand keysC. An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmissionD. Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements
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G2C01 - Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy
( QSK ) ?
A. Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign BKB. Automatic keyers are used to send Morse code instead of hand keysC. An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission
D. Transmitting stations can receive D. Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elementsbetween code characters and elements
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G2C02 - What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS“ ?
A. Send slowerB. Change frequencyC. Increase your powerD. Repeat everything twice
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G2C02 - What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS“ ?
A. Send slowerA. Send slowerB. Change frequencyC. Increase your powerD. Repeat everything twice
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G2C03 - What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a
transmission?
A. Listening for novice stationsB. Operating full break-inC. Listening only for a specific station or stationsD. Closing station now
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G2C03 - What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a
transmission?
A. Listening for novice stationsB. Operating full break-in
C. Listening only for a specific station C. Listening only for a specific station or stationsor stationsD. Closing station now
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G2C04 - What does the Q signal "QRL“ mean?
A. "Will you keep the frequency clear?" B. "Are you operating full break-in" or "Can you operate full break-in?"C. "Are you listening only for a specific station?" D. "Are you busy?", or "Is this frequency in use?"
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G2C04 - What does the Q signal "QRL“ mean?
A. "Will you keep the frequency clear?" B. "Are you operating full break-in" or "Can you operate full break-in?"C. "Are you listening only for a specific station?"
D. "Are you busy?", or "Is this D. "Are you busy?", or "Is this frequency in use?"frequency in use?"
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G2C05 - What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse
code?
A. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copyingB. The speed at which the CQ was sentC. A slow speed until contact is establishedD. At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm
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G2C05 - What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse
code?
A. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying
B. The speed at which the CQ was sentB. The speed at which the CQ was sentC. A slow speed until contact is establishedD. At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm
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G2C06 - What does the term "zero beat" mean in CW operation?
A. Matching the speed of the transmitting stationB. Operating split to avoid interference on frequencyC. Sending without errorD. Matching your transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal.
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G2C06 - What does the term "zero beat" mean in CW operation?
A. Matching the speed of the transmitting stationB. Operating split to avoid interference on frequencyC. Sending without error
D. Matching your transmit frequency to D. Matching your transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal.the frequency of a received signal.
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G2C07 - When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the
RST report?
A. Chirpy or unstable signalB. Report was read from an S meter rather than estimatedC. 100 percent copyD. Key clicks
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G2C07 - When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the
RST report?
A. Chirpy or unstable signalA. Chirpy or unstable signalB. Report was read from an S meter rather than estimatedC. 100 percent copyD. Key clicks
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G2C08 - What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message
when using CW?
A. SK B. BK C. ARD. KN
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G2C08 - What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message
when using CW?
A. SK B. BK
C. ARC. ARD. KN
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G2C09 - What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?
A. Send slowerB. We have already confirmed by cardC. I acknowledge receiptD. We have worked before
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G2C09 - What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?
A. Send slowerB. We have already confirmed by card
C. I acknowledge receiptC. I acknowledge receiptD. We have worked before
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G2C10 - What does the Q signal "QRN" mean?
A. Send more slowlyB. I am troubled by staticC. Zero beat my signalD. Stop sending
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G2C10 - What does the Q signal "QRN" mean?
A. Send more slowly
B. I am troubled by staticB. I am troubled by staticC. Zero beat my signalD. Stop sending
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G2C11 - What does the Q signal "QRV" mean?
A. You are sending too fastB. There is interference on the frequencyC. I am quitting for the dayD. I am ready to receive messages
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G2C11 - What does the Q signal "QRV" mean?
A. You are sending too fastB. There is interference on the frequencyC. I am quitting for the day
D. I am ready to receive messagesD. I am ready to receive messages
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G2D - Amateur Auxiliary; minimizing interference;
HF operations
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G2D01 - What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC?
A. Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations B. Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations C. Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters D. Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency
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G2D01 - What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC?
A. Amateur volunteers who are A. Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations airwaves for rules violations B. Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations C. Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters D. Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency
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G2D02 - Which of the following are objectives of the Amateur Auxiliary?
A. To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations B. To encourage self-regulation and compliance with the rules by radio amateur operators C. To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage D. To provide emergency and public safety communications
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G2D02 - Which of the following are objectives of the Amateur Auxiliary?
A. To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations
B. To encourage self-regulation and B. To encourage self-regulation and compliance with the rules by radio compliance with the rules by radio amateur operators amateur operators C. To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage D. To provide emergency and public safety communications
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G2D03 - What skills learned during hidden transmitter hunts are of help to the
Amateur Auxiliary?
A. Identification of out of band operation B. Direction finding used to locate stations violating FCC RulesC. Identification of different call signs D. Hunters have an opportunity to transmit on non-amateur frequencies
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G2D03 - What skills learned during hidden transmitter hunts are of help to the
Amateur Auxiliary?
A. Identification of out of band operation
B. Direction finding used to locate B. Direction finding used to locate stations violating FCC Rulesstations violating FCC RulesC. Identification of different call signs D. Hunters have an opportunity to transmit on non-amateur frequencies
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Azmuthal Map Projection
G2D04 - Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection
map?A. A map that shows accurate land massesB. A map that shows true bearings and distances from a particular location C. A map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator D. A map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit
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G2D04 - Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection
map?A. A map that shows accurate land masses
B. A map that shows true bearings and B. A map that shows true bearings and distances from a particular location distances from a particular location C. A map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator D. A map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit
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G2D05 - When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in
countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications
Commission?
A. Only when the foreign country has a formal third party agreement filed with the FCCB. When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communicationsC. When the contact is with amateurs in any country as long as the communication is conducted in EnglishD. Only when the foreign country is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union
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G2D05 - When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in
countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications
Commission?
A. Only when the foreign country has a formal third party agreement filed with the FCC
B. When the contact is with amateurs in B. When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communicationsthey object to such communicationsC. When the contact is with amateurs in any country as long as the communication is conducted in EnglishD. Only when the foreign country is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union
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G2D06 - How is a directional antenna pointed when making a "long-path"
contact with another station?
A. Toward the rising Sun B. Along the gray line C. 180 degrees from its short-path headingD. Toward the north
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G2D06 - How is a directional antenna pointed when making a "long-path"
contact with another station?
A. Toward the rising Sun B. Along the gray line
C. 180 degrees from its short-path C. 180 degrees from its short-path headingheadingD. Toward the north
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G2D07 - Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating
in the 60-meter band?
A. If you are using other than a dipole antenna, you must keep a record of the gain of your antennaB. You must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level and stations worked C. You must keep a record of all third party trafficD. You must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used
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G2D07 - Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating
in the 60-meter band?
A. If you are using other than a dipole A. If you are using other than a dipole antenna, you must keep a record of the antenna, you must keep a record of the gain of your antennagain of your antennaB. You must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level and stations worked C. You must keep a record of all third party trafficD. You must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used
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Station Log Examples
G2D08 - What is a reason why many amateurs keep a station log?
A. The ITU requires a log of all international contactsB. The ITU requires a log of all international third party trafficC. The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests information
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G2D08 - What is a reason why many amateurs keep a station log?
A. The ITU requires a log of all international contactsB. The ITU requires a log of all international third party trafficC. The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest
D. To help with a reply if the FCC D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests informationrequests information
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G2D09 - What information is traditionally contained in a station log?
A. Date and time of contactB. Band and/or frequency of the contact C. Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given D. All of these choices are correct
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G2D09 - What information is traditionally contained in a station log?
A. Date and time of contactB. Band and/or frequency of the contact C. Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given
D. All of these choices are correctD. All of these choices are correct
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G2D10 - What is QRP operation?
A. Remote piloted model controlB. Low power transmit operationC. Transmission using Quick Response ProtocolD. Traffic relay procedure net operation
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G2D10 - What is QRP operation?
A. Remote piloted model control
B. Low power transmit operationB. Low power transmit operationC. Transmission using Quick Response ProtocolD. Traffic relay procedure net operation
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G2D11 - Which HF antenna would be the best to use for minimizing
interference?
A. A quarter-wave vertical antennaB. An isotropic antenna C. A directional antennaD. An omnidirectional antenna
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G2D11 - Which HF antenna would be the best to use for minimizing
interference?
A. A quarter-wave vertical antennaB. An isotropic antenna
C. A directional antennaC. A directional antennaD. An omnidirectional antenna
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G2E - Digital operating: procedures, procedural signals and
common abbreviations
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G2E01 - Which mode is normally used when sending an RTTY signal via
AFSK with an SSB transmitter?
A. USBB. DSBC. CWD. LSB
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G2E01 - Which mode is normally used when sending an RTTY signal via
AFSK with an SSB transmitter?
A. USBB. DSBC. CW
D. LSBD. LSB
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G2E02 - How can a PACTOR modem or controller be used to determine if
the channel is in use by other PACTOR stations?
A. Unplug the data connector temporarily and see if the channel-busy indication is turned off B. Put the modem or controller in a mode which allows monitoring communications without a connection C. Transmit UI packets several times and wait to see if there is a response from another PACTOR station D. Send the message: "Is this frequency in use?"
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G2E02 - How can a PACTOR modem or controller be used to determine if
the channel is in use by other PACTOR stations?
A. Unplug the data connector temporarily and see if the channel-busy indication is turned off B. Put the modem or controller in a B. Put the modem or controller in a mode which allows monitoring mode which allows monitoring communications without a connection communications without a connection C. Transmit UI packets several times and wait to see if there is a response from another PACTOR station D. Send the message: "Is this frequency in use?"
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G2E03 - What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or
WINMOR transmission?
A. Frequent retries or timeoutsB. Long pauses in message transmissionC. Failure to establish a connection between stationsD. All of these choices are correct
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G2E03 - What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or
WINMOR transmission?
A. Frequent retries or timeoutsB. Long pauses in message transmissionC. Failure to establish a connection between stations
D. All of these choices are correct D. All of these choices are correct
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G2E04 - What segment of the 20-meter band is most often used for
digital transmissions?
A. 14.000 - 14.050 MHzB. 14.070 - 14.100 MHzC. 14.150 - 14.225 MHzD. 14.275 - 14.350 MHz
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G2E04 - What segment of the 20-meter band is most often used for
digital transmissions?
A. 14.000 - 14.050 MHz
B. 14.070 - 14.100 MHzB. 14.070 - 14.100 MHzC. 14.150 - 14.225 MHzD. 14.275 - 14.350 MHz
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G2E06 - What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the
amateur HF bands?
A. 85 HzB. 170 HzC. 425 HzD. 850 Hz
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G2E06 - What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the
amateur HF bands?
A. 85 Hz
B. 170 HzB. 170 HzC. 425 HzD. 850 Hz
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G2E07 - What segment of the 80-meter band is most commonly used for digital
transmissions?
A. 3570 – 3600 kHzB. 3500 – 3525 kHzC. 3700 – 3750 kHzD. 3775 – 3825 kHz
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G2E07 - What segment of the 80-meter band is most commonly used for digital
transmissions?
A. 3570 – 3600 kHzA. 3570 – 3600 kHzB. 3500 – 3525 kHzC. 3700 – 3750 kHzD. 3775 – 3825 kHz
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G2E08 - In what segment of the 20-meter band are most PSK31 operations commonly found?
A. At the bottom of the slow-scan TV segment, near 14.230 MHzB. At the top of the SSB phone segment, near 14.325 MHzC. In the middle of the CW segment, near 14.100 MHzD. Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 MHz
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G2E08 - In what segment of the 20-meter band are most PSK31 operations commonly found?
A. At the bottom of the slow-scan TV segment, near 14.230 MHzB. At the top of the SSB phone segment, near 14.325 MHzC. In the middle of the CW segment, near 14.100 MHz
D. Below the RTTY segment, near D. Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 MHz14.070 MHz
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G2E09 - How do you join a contact between two stations using the
PACTOR protocol?
A. Send broadcast packets containing your call sign while in MONITOR mode B. Transmit a steady carrier until the PACTOR protocol times out and disconnects C. Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations D. Send a NAK response continuously so that the sending station has to pause.
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G2E09 - How do you join a contact between two stations using the
PACTOR protocol?
A. Send broadcast packets containing your call sign while in MONITOR mode B. Transmit a steady carrier until the PACTOR protocol times out and disconnects C. Joining an existing contact is not C. Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations limited to two stations D. Send a NAK response continuously so that the sending station has to pause.
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G2E10 - Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?
A. Long Path propagationB. Backscatter propagationC. Insufficient modulationD. Overmodulation
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G2E10 - Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?
A. Long Path propagationB. Backscatter propagationC. Insufficient modulation
D. OvermodulationD. Overmodulation
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Digital Waterfall Example’s
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G2E11 - What is indicated on a waterfall display by one or more vertical lines
adjacent to a PSK31 signal?
A. Long Path propagationB. Backscatter propagationC. Insufficient modulationD. Overmodulation
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G2E11 - What is indicated on a waterfall display by one or more vertical lines
adjacent to a PSK31 signal?
A. Long Path propagationB. Backscatter propagationC. Insufficient modulation
D. OvermodulationD. Overmodulation
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G2E12 - Which of the following describes a waterfall display?
A. Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is vertical, time is intensityB. Frequency is vertical, signal strength is intensity, time is horizontalC. Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is intensity, time is verticalD. Frequency is vertical, signal strength is horizontal, time is intensity
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G2E12 - Which of the following describes a waterfall display?
A. Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is vertical, time is intensityB. Frequency is vertical, signal strength is intensity, time is horizontal
C. Frequency is horizontal, signal C. Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is intensity, time is verticalstrength is intensity, time is verticalD. Frequency is vertical, signal strength is horizontal, time is intensity
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G2E13 - Which communication system sometimes uses the Internet to transfer
messages?
A. WinlinkB. RTTYC. ARESD. Skywarn
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G2E13 - Which communication system sometimes uses the Internet to transfer
messages?
A. WinlinkA. WinlinkB. RTTYC. ARESD. Skywarn
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G2E14 - What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK
signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?
A. The mark and space frequencies may be reversed B. You may have selected the wrong baud rate C. You may be listening on the wrong sideband D. All of these choices are correct
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G2E14 - What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK
signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?
A. The mark and space frequencies may be reversed B. You may have selected the wrong baud rate C. You may be listening on the wrong sideband
D. All of these choices are correct D. All of these choices are correct
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G2E15 - What is the standard sideband used to generate a JT65 or JT9 digital signal when using AFSK in
any amateur band?
A. LSBB. USBC. DSBD. SSB
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G2E15 - What is the standard sideband used to generate a JT65 or JT9 digital signal when using AFSK in
any amateur band?
A. LSB
B. USBC. DSBD. SSB
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End of SUBELEMENT G2
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